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Happy Monday, Maharanis! It feels great to be back with a new love story! This time, we'll be joining Jillian & Nitin at their wedding festivities; believe us, you will love every bit of it! Today's fusion wedding started with a colorful and vibrant Sangeet ceremony beautifully planned by Weddings & Events by Rama Bhat. This wedding was fantastic; everyone had a blast at Omni Las Colinas Hotel! Jillian loved all the dances and the great time she spent with family and friends. Sarah from Alice Allen Events brought the vision to life and took care of the design of this wedding, and trimmed every detail to make it perfect. Laurel + Finch took care of the fantastic decor, flowers, and carefully planned decorations that turned out so beautifully. If you were wondering who the masterminds behind Jill's stunning look were, peek at this fabulous vendor lineup. Brite Beauty in the beauty department, I Dream Bridal and Maharani Fashions on the fashion choices, Meena's Mehndi for the incredible Mehndi design, and last but not least, Raj Jewels and Dazzle Jewelry & Co. on the dazzling jewelry pieces. Hands down a winning combination that still has us sighing. After the ceremony, there was an epic reception party enlivened by DJ Riz Entertainment. He created an unforgettable event; guests really loved him because they were on the dance floor all night, and he helped them develop the right vibe and experience to make it memorable! The only time the dancing stopped was to enjoy the mouth-melting cake baked by Fancy Cakes by Lauren. Ladies, if you can't get enough of this lovely couple, you can't miss today's marvelous Matt Allen Photography gallery. You'll love it much! 

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
We met online on an app called “Coffee Meets Bagel.” We were both not crazy about being on apps, and both of us were right about deleting the app before we connected. After talking a lot, we met a few weeks later, and it was an instant connection.
There wasn’t one particular moment, more of a gut feeling very early on. Maybe a few dates in, I knew he was different, and there wasn’t just a chemistry connection but a soul connection. I loved his heart, how he loves people, and Jesus. I felt so comfortable with him early on; his humble, genuine, kind, hilarious self was so easy to be around. It didn’t take many dates for me to wish we never had to leave.

Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
Sunny (or Nitin) always surprises me with dates, so I never know what we are going to do or where we will go. We had a series of dates leading up to the actual proposal, all centered around milestones in our love story. The day he proposed was a freezing day in February; he brought me to the Gondola Adventures in Los Colinas. We were literally serenaded by our lovely driver as we slowly strolled through the river. Our driver asked me to grab something out of the water, and it was a message in a bottle, the sweetest, hand-written message from Sunny, that immediately made me start crying. He knelt down and asked me to marry him. We celebrated together in a nearby hotel for a quick drink, then took us to a super fun restaurant where there was a surprise engagement party with both of our siblings (two of which who flew in). It was absolutely perfect.

What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
The dancing! All the dances were so much fun.

Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?

I loved all the prepared dances at both the Sangeet and reception. Everyone had so much fun and all the months of hard work preparing for an incredible production.
I loved seeing all my family and friends and all of Sunny’s family and friends surrounding us and celebrating with us. It’s a beautiful and humbling experience to see so much love and support, and it made both of us so grateful for the incredible family and friend support network we have.

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Our flowers and carefully planned decorations turned out so beautifully. My planner Sarah brought a vision in my head to life. We wanted it to have so many beautiful flowers and lights and candles everywhere. It turned out so magical.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
There are a million ways to do your wedding, but make sure you take the time to see what your fiancé and you want to do together. Also, find ways to make your fiancé feel as involved and a part of the wedding planning process as they want to be.

Anything else you want to tell us? We'd love to hear all about your other details! (jewelry, mehndi, venue, cake, bouquets, etc.)
We are so grateful for all the incredible hard work from all our vendors. We are so thankful for our parents, who helped us bring together a perfect weekend.
Remember that we have inspiring stories every day, so make sure to join us tomorrow for more!

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Good morning, Maharanis! We are right in the middle of this fabulous week, and there is no better way to start this Wednesday than to take a look at all the amazingness surrounding Janisha & Ronak's wedding! It is an event that combines all the things we love and immerses us in a beautiful journey that we can be part of, thanks to the talent of Lightyear Studio. No venue is more elegant and appropriate for the start of their beautiful life together than The Rockleigh. The luxurious grounds and expansive ballrooms make it the ideal choice! Our lovely Maharani stole all the looks after being pampered by Lady Chebli Beauty Bar, very well complemented with an incredible outfit by Mangaldeep. The makeup, the on-point eyeliner contour, and the classy hairstyle were all perfect to create a stunning look that still has us sighing! And if you are all about enthusiasm, passion, and professionalism, the ideal ally is M4U Events. Their endless repertoire put everyone to dance! Working with them guaranteed that their event was a complete success. If you want to look at this fabulous celebration of love, click the play icon below and get ready to enjoy this blockbuster film.

What a great way to get inspired, isn't it, ladies? See you tomorrow for more love stories and tips!

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Hello, sweeties! We missed you so much during the weekend and were dying to share a lovely new story. What better way to start this new week than looking at a charming fusion wedding? If you've been following us for quite a while, you already know that Indian fusion weddings have something special that makes our hearts smile; Sonam & Sumit's wedding affair is no exception! Get ready to have a good time because today's featured wedding packs everything we love and much more! We're starting this journey by joining this sweet couple at The Palace at Somerset Park. To make Sonam & Sumit's dream wedding come to life, NP Events LLC planned every detail of this long-awaited wedding, including vendors, within two months. It was a miracle! They provided luxury event coordination and planning services! The on-point decor by Mandaps by Dhoom created a soothing environment. Both Sonam & Sumit looked ravishing together. Still, it was our beautiful Maharani who stole the show! She said, "I do," looking like a goddess after being glamorized by Maliha Khan Makeup and Make Me Up by Jessica. We cannot stress how much we love every bit of her elegant and glamorous outfits designed by fashion gurus Sequinze and Meghna Jain Modish. She looked both captivating and inspiring! After the wedding ceremony, it was time to celebrate this life milestone with a spectacular reception party that ended the wedding festivities. We also love the exquisite jewelry that Sequinze selected for Sonam since this praised her while giving her a perfect touch of elegance and style. For more amazing shots of this enchanting wedding celebration, don't miss the photos captured by the expert job of  Dk PhotoFilms. We've compiled them in today's gallery. Enjoy!

How did you meet your Groom and when did you know he was "the one"?
We met through a mutual friend around 4-5 years ago, very coincidentally.
I have always told my friends from before college that I only see myself with a Punjabi husband in the future just for laughs; however, who knew this would manifest into reality?
I knew he was the one the day we went on our first date. The interaction was not uncomfortable. We instantly became friends and had so many things in common. I am so happy to have met the love of my life!
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
I wanted a small proposal, but living together made it hard for him to hide the planning and details from me. I did find out he was proposing around June 2021. It was a beautiful proposal but a very hot summer day in Longwood Gardens, PA. Our whole family came for the surprise, and the funniest part was him forgetting his lines during the actual ring part- it was hilarious.
Tell us how you went about planning your wedding, and your overall experience with the Venues, Hair & Makeup, Outfits, Decor Theme, and all of the other important details.
The planning started initially for a destination wedding, hoping for close family and friends to attend. However, once creating our guest counts, we realized many of them would not be able to attend.
I reached out to NP Events, LLC, and Ankit Oza was there for me from the absolute beginning. He planned my entire wedding, including vendors, within two months. It was a miracle!! He made sure we had the best vendors and venue for our dream day.
Decor: Mandaps by Dhoom - our family members have used their services before; therefore, it was a very easygoing process to pick and choose for all the events (we had quite a few events, and they made this happen for us, including two Mandaps for two back to back ceremonies)
DJ: hands down, Platinum Roadshow made each event an absolute blast. For the reception, we had DJ Amit, who knew our vibes - we are from Jersey and grew up with the Jersey shore-type music, and Amit definitely turned our reception into our exact vision. We even had a dancing LED robot!
Venue: The Palace at Somerset Park was perfect- they had multiple ballrooms and outdoor areas where we were able to have different events
Hair/Makeup: Maliha Khan Makeup was my personal bridal hair and makeup. There are no words for how she made me look and feel about my events. Absolute princess! We used Payal Jessica Shah for the bridal party and family members, and they did an amazing job getting everyone ready on time for the big day.
Bridal Henna: Henna by Pallavi, professional and very good at her talent. I was concerned with my forearm tattoos which she did amazing with covering and blending in with the rest of the designs.
Signs: we used @girlthatmakessigns (Niti Patel) from Instagram. I went to her last minute to create various songs for the events, which she did complete within a 1-week time frame and had them at my doorstep with the best pricing. Highly recommend.
Catering: Moghul Catering and Rasoi I Restaurant in NJ are the best for catering and listening to your wants and needs. We had the best food items, and all of our guests enjoyed each event.
Overall we loved each and every vendor who went above and beyond for our wedding weekend. Wedding planning itself was very stressful. However, it is all worth it in the end. I also wanted to mention our families and cousins who worked very hard to make our weekend special.
How did you select your bridal lengha or wedding dress? Did you have a favorite color in mind?
Bridal lehenga(s) shopping was probably the easiest part of the whole process! We went to India for all the bridal shopping in Baroda, Gujarat- Sequinz. I was there from about 10 am-6 pm and chose each lehenga for each event.
I had two ceremonies, Sikh & Hindu; therefore, I had the luxury of wearing TWO whole bridal lehengas! I chose white and pastels for the Sikh and a traditional heavy red lehenga for the Hindu ceremony. The bridesmaids all wore white with pink jewelry to keep it neutral for pictures.
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of the wedding planning was wedding shopping! I took a trip to India and was glad I did so, as I was able to find more choices for my vision.
We also enjoyed food tasting and planning the morning wedding ceremonies, as well as learning about the two different cultures and traditions.
What did your guests particularly love about your Wedding?
Our guests absolutely loved the catering; we received many compliments on the food, which was perfect at each event since there were 5. It was here to choose so many different items and not repeat, but we made this happen!
Our guests also enjoyed experiencing the different Sikh and Hindu traditions as they were able to learn about each one.
Was there a really special moment in your wedding that constantly replays in your mind?
My special moment was walking down the aisle and seeing my dream wedding come alive. It was absolutely magical walking in with my two mamas and mamis. My husband's grandfather, who is a very special person to my in-laws, was initially not going to attend, the family surprised us, and seeing that smile on my husband and mother-in-law made this weekend even more special.
For events other than your ceremony, please tell us as much as you would like about the decor, style, dances, and all the special details.
Mehndi: we hired The Sangeet Lady (Navdeep Tucker) to come and sing at this event as it was more informal. My main goal was to get out two families acquainted, and Navdeep did a great job by singing traditional wedding Boliyan and inviting both families together for a night of singing and dancing.
Haldi: We had a combined haldi event, and it was a blast! Our friends and families decided to spray us down with water guns in the 40-degree weather, but we made it through!
Sangeet: We combined our cultures by having garba/raas for the initial hour, then did dance performances and followed by the traditional Jaggo event. Let’s just say by the end of the night; there was a lot of money on that dancefloor.
My best friends Suhail and Ana from high school did a special dance for us and surprised us by including his beautiful kids Anayah and Alayna in the dances we grew up doing. We also had ice gola come, and everyone enjoyed the traditional street flavors.
Reception: no words for this day! We had a dancing robot, huge LED screen TV, 360 videos, and 321 nitrogen ice cream. The reception vibes were amazing.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
For brides-to-be: the wedding planning process is very stressful, especially if you are doing it alone. I highly recommend a planner for support and trying to be calm throughout the process (which is hard).
Everyone will have opinions but remember this is your big day, and it has to be how you and your significant other want it. Enjoy the process because, ultimately, it goes by very fast, and so will the wedding weekend.
I highly recommend taking ALL the pictures you are able to throughout your events. These memories are something you will want to cherish forever.
Maharanis, I hope this wedding will inspire you to jump aboard the wedding train. Have a great day!

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Hello, Maharanis! Get ready to enjoy Khushbu & Akash's wedding in today's Platinum Guide Blog.

How did you meet your Groom, and when did you know he was "the one"?
I met my husband (Akash) through his older sister (Bhumi), who was my best friend at the time. I had known her for many years but only knew of Akash through stories. I never really got to see him much because she was married and living with her husband when we met. We stayed friends but didn't get to see each other as often because I had moved to Atlanta for college. I was very introverted and never really wanted to be social or go out and do the "college" things, but after a few years or lots of studying and working a job, I realized that I needed to push myself to be more open to new experiences and enjoy life. Right around this time, Bhumi called me and invited me to a Beyonce concert in Atlanta very last minute, and I decided to go because this would be the perfect start to my new journey plus, Beyonce is my all-time favorite artist, so it was perfect. Akash ended up coming as well, and this was the first time I started crushing on him, but I tried to play it off because I wasn't looking to be in a relationship at the time, and I also felt like he was too good of a catch and that I was way in over my head. A few weeks later, Bhumi called me and invited me on a weekend trip for her birthday. I was very tempted to decline and just take the weekend for myself, but I knew that I would never get those experiences if I didn't push myself out of my comfort zone, so I decided to say yes. Akash ended up coming on the trip as well, and apparently (according to his cousins) was flirting with me the whole weekend, though I never realized it. I knew he would be the perfect guy for me on this trip because we just connected so naturally, and it felt comfortable, and fireworks exploded at the same time. I still didn't say or do anything because I wasn't sure if he liked me. On the last day of the trip, we had our cheesy Bollywood moment when we hugged goodbye, and our keychains interlocked and tugged us back together as we were coming out of our hug. I left and got back to Atlanta when I noticed that he had texted and asked me on a lunch date. I was so upset that I didn't check my phone while I was driving because he lived about 3 hours from Atlanta. Thankfully a week later, he ended up having some job interviews in Atlanta and asked me to dinner. We went and knew that we were the ones for each other and, a week later, introduced our families and never looked back.
Share the scoop on your Proposal Story!
I had told Akash that I didn't want to know anything about the proposal and that I wanted it to be a complete surprise. He definitely kept me on the edge of my seat as we had already set a wedding date, and he still hadn't proposed. Finally, when there were only seven months left before the wedding, the big day came. This worked out well for him because I had so many moments leading up to the day where I thought he was going to propose but didn't so by this day, I was more in the mindset that it was not going to happen anytime soon. It was Valentine's Day weekend, and he told me that he had planned a surprise getaway for us. He told me to go ahead and get dressed up as he had reservations for us at a fancy restaurant once we got there. He told me what to pack, and we spontaneously hit the road. I began to have some suspicions that he could propose but was not sure of any details or that it was even going to happen. We reached a cabin on the lake, and there was a steep heel down, so I told him I was just going to change into my slide while we unpacked the car and then change back for the restaurant, but he told me to keep my heels on and at this moment I had a strong suspicion that it was about to happen. He ended up helping me down the driveway and told me to wait in the front while he went to "grab the keys." A few minutes later, my sister and Bhumi (now sister-in-law) opened the front door, and that's when I knew it was happening. We all burst into tears and had our little moment before they walked me down to a spot on the deck while the sun was setting, where I watched a video Akash had put together. I made my way down the hill onto a deck on the lake where Akash was waiting for me. We had our special moment, and then I turned around and saw all of our family and friends waiting on the porch. It was the perfect celebration with our loved ones and is one of the most memorable days of my life
What was the most enjoyable part of the planning process, and why?
The most enjoyable part of the planning process was getting together with family and friends to do small things here and there such as making gift bags, signing invitations, etc... It was so much fun getting together and goofing around. Watching my favorite people come together with Akash's favorite people and all have so much fun together was so nice and fulfilling. Dance practices were also one of my favorite things, as it was another way to get everyone together. Just seeing all of the love and support we had from our family and friends and watching how excited they were to be a part of this process was amazing.
Do you have any words of wisdom for Brides-To-Be?
The best advice I got from everyone was not to stress about the small things and that no one is going to know that something didn't go as planned if you never tell anyone. Any big event is bound to have some things that don't go exactly as you planned but don't allow this to ruin your big day because, at the end of the day, the purpose of a wedding is for you to create memories with your lifelong partner, family, and friends that you will cherish for the rest of your life. Looking back, those things that didn't go as you planned will be minuscule to the joy you will have from your big day.
And that's a wrap for today, lovely Maharanis. I'll see you tomorrow for the next grand romance!

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